Choose the right mulching teeth for maximum ROI

Suitable for a variety of tasks, including land clearing, site preparation, disaster cleanup, forestry management, and right-of-way maintenance, mulching can process and clear unwanted trees and brush. However, not all mulching teeth are suited to every land clearing attachment and application.

These replaceable parts endure constant wear from shredding vegetation and ground engagement, so it's crucial for operators to choose the teeth that best match their needs and work environment in order to minimize unnecessary downtime. Diamond Mowers shares how to choose the right mulching teeth for even the toughest land clearing tasks. 

Edge Hardened Steel Teeth

Featuring taller paddles that ingest more material for a more complete, clean mulch on the first pass, Edge Hardened Steel Teeth make mulching tasks faster and easier. These teeth can be sharpened directly on the drum or replaced in minutes using basic hand tools, minimizing downtime on the job site. The straightforward design also simplifies maintenance.

With extended, sharpenable edges (which operators can learn to sharpen by watching this video), Edge Hardened Steel Teeth delivers a combination of cutting performance and extended service life. Standard on Diamond's Drum Mulcher DC Pro X2, these teeth are also compatible with the Drum Mulcher DC Pro, Drum Mulcher DC Pro X, Excavator Drum Mulcher DC Pro X, and Boom Drum Mulcher DC.

Applications

Due to their ability to efficiently ingest large quantities of material, Edge Hardened Steel Teeth are optimized for high-speed cutting of vegetation and brush in clean, low-impact soils with minimal ground contact. Their sharpenable design makes them a top choice for maintaining cutting performance across soft terrain without the need for carbide reinforcement.

Twin Chisel Planer Teeth

Twin Chisel Planer Teeth are engineered to optimize productivity. These teeth are designed to be durable and can be sharpened and rotated directly on a depth-control drum, providing time-saving convenience for operators.

Best suited for high-production environments and intermittent ground contact, Twin Chisel Planer Teeth are made of hardened steel to provide impact resistance. They feature improved cutting geometry and heat treatment to increase durability and reduce fracturing. Twin Chisel Planer Teeth are compatible with the same drum mulcher attachments as the Edge Hardened Steel Teeth.

Applications

Twin Chisel Planer Teeth can be used for high-volume mulching in soft-to-moderate and low-abrasion soils where ground contact is intermittent. Their dual-tip design excels in processing small-to-medium diameter trees, woody brush, and grasses while maintaining productivity and cutting efficiency in cleaner conditions.

Twin Maul Carbide Teeth

Designed to withstand abrasion and direct ground contact, Twin Maul Carbide Teeth require no maintenance and offer a useful life three to five times longer than steel. With high impact resistance, these teeth produce a medium mulch and are ideally suited for rocky terrain, fire-prone areas, or operations involving rental equipment fleets.

The Twin Maul Carbide Teeth come standard on the Drum Mulcher OD Pro X and OD Pro X2 and are compatible with every other drum mulcher in Diamond's lineup, as well as the Disc Mulcher Pro X and Disc Mulcher BD Pro X.

Applications

Twin Maul Carbide Teeth are built for abrasive, rocky terrain, and moderate ground contact jobs involving dense wood, tree stumps, and thick underbrush. Their durability and impact resistance make them ideal for working in extreme environments where maintenance access is limited and long wear life is essential.

Four-Point Hardened Steel Teeth

Four-Point Hardened Steel Teeth act like an axe by slicing through material and lets operators grab and pull in material efficiently for a finer mulch. These teeth must be removed from the drum before sharpening to boost efficiency and productivity and extend their life.

Ideal for high-production environments, softer soils, and jobs requiring limited ground engagement, Four-Point Hardened Steel Teeth come standard on every disc mulcher in Diamond's portfolio. They are also compatible with the same drum mulcher attachments as the Edge Hardened Steel Teeth and Twin Chisel Planer Teeth.

Applications

For a finer mulch and cleaner finish with less risk, Four-Point Hardened Steel Teeth are best used in soft-to-medium soils and lighter ground contact environments where dense brush, fibrous species like bamboo or palm, and small hardwoods need to be cut and processed with precision.

Armored Maul Carbide Teeth

For harsh mulching environments, Armored Maul Carbide Teeth deliver a clear cutting force. These heavy-duty teeth are fortified with added material around the tip and body to guard against abrasive wear and impact damage. Their reinforced paddle design increases material ingestion and cutting inertia, making them effective in rocky, challenging terrain.

Designed exclusively for the Drum Mulcher OD Pro X and OD Pro X2, Armored Maul Carbide Teeth resist fracturing even during high-impact ground engagement and provide longer service life and greater wear resistance even in extreme conditions.

Applications

Armored Maul Carbide Teeth thrive in rocky soils and harsh, high-impact environments where constant ground contact and tough materials such as mature hardwoods, dense root systems, or tree stumps would overwhelm standard teeth. The reinforced construction helps maintain cutting force and durability in more punishing conditions.

Tailor drums for maximum performance

Diamond gives operators the flexibility to mix and match certain tooth types, allowing them to fine-tune their drum configuration for specific terrain, vegetation, and job site demands while maintaining proper balance. For example, contractors running a depth-control drum mulcher may choose a "thirds" setup with Twin Maul Carbide Teeth on the outer edges for abrasion resistance and hardened steel teeth like the Twin Chisel or Edge options in the centre for higher cutting speed.

In less abrasive conditions, alternating Twin Chisel, Edge, and Four-Point teeth can provide a strategic blend of aggressive cutting, ease of sharpening, and quick field replacement. This level of customization helps maximize productivity and reduce operating costs.